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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,292.08, 52,845.36 and 21,296.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,292.08, 52,845.36 and 21,296.48 is: 29,390.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,292.08 : 52,845.36 = 21,296.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,292.08/52,845.36 = 21,296.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,292.08x = 52,845.36 × 21,296.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,292.08x = 1,125,420,152.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,420,152.33/38,292.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,390.42

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